Electrical Controls Automation Engineer - Contract - Immediate Hire
As a Controls Engineer your primary responsibilities include electrical design and programming, testing, and implementation of HMI / PLC control systems, robotics, and vision systems.
Experience / Education Qualifications :
- BA / BS degree in engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred)
- 6+ years of experience in the automation industry (multiple levels open)
- 5+ years PLC Development experience (Allen-Bradley, Omron)
- Configuring and designing HMI systems (Allen Bradley, PC)
- Configuring and programming Motion Controllers / Actuators
- Programming robots and autonomous mobile robots (Fanuc, ABB, UR, MIR)
- Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
- Desired Programming Vision / Laser Systems (Cognex, Keyence, LMI)
- Desired Programming / integrating National Instruments SW / HW
Job Responsibilities :
Electrical :
- Develop electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD
- Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements (e.g., SolidWorks)
- Research supplier products for assembly components
- Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
- Check quality of assemblers / technicians work and assist during assembly
- Work with Sales Engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required
Programming :
- Design and develop software applications based on specifications or new concepts
- Understand client requirements for HMI / communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
- Review, modify, and redesign legacy code (in-house and in the field)
- Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
- Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
- Conduct risk assessments for safety systems and robotics
- Requirement Reviews Participate in reviews and work with Mechanical Engineering to ensure proper implementation of features
12 days ago